$ 1040 in Cash Prizes 
To Skillful Gardeners and Users of Vick’s Seeds 
Vegetables and Flowers grown from Vick Quality Seeds invariably occupy a foremost position at 
the New York State Fair. In the Great Agricultural Hall— where they are exhibited you will find 
throngs of people congregated about the exhibit—which is one of the largest, if not the largest of all. 
This year—to encourage the man with a small garden, as well as the one with an acre or more— 
we offer a series of cash prizes—aggregating One Thousand and Forty Dollars—to be given to those 
who show the best results from the use of Vick Quality Seeds. 
We want all users of Seeds to enter this great Prize Contest 
There are no strings to it. It is absolutely free to all — and there are no conditions imposed. 
You may win one or more of the prizes just as easily as your neighbor — and the earlier you start 
thinking and planning, the better results will be yours. 
Growing choice vegetables and flowers is not a trick. 
Given the proper seeds—Vick Quality Seeds — with careful attention to details such as weeding, 
fertilizing, watering, and plenty of room for the development of the plants — and you put yourself on 
a plane with your neighbor who does these things. You likewise place yourself in the winning class. 
The Vick $1,040 Prize Contest Endorsed by the State Fair Commission 
We print herewith the endorsement of the New York State Fair Commissioner, Mr. William Pitkin, 
in charge of the Vegetable, Flower and Fruit Department, who states frankly his interest in the project. 
There is some likelihood too, of the Commission making a special companion prize to the one we 
shall offer. This will be decided by the Commission at the next meeting and every contestant enter¬ 
ing for the Vick Prizes, will be notified of the decision. 
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Rochester. N.Y., Nov. 27th, 1909. 
Messrs. James Vicks' Sons, 
Rochester, NY. 
Centlemen:• 
I am much interested in your proposition in whioh you offer 
very liberal premiums for vegetables grown from your seed, and to 
be exhibited at the New York State Fair in Soptsmber, 1910. 
I believe that this will add very largely to the attractions 
of the Fair, and it will be my endeavor to givo you all the spaoe 
that is necessary for the exhibit, and to aid you in every way 
possible to make the exhibit a success. 
It will also be arranged so that the judging of the exhibits 
will bo done by the regularly appointed judges of the State Fair 
Commission. 
Wishing you every success, and assuring you that you will 
have my hearty oo-operation, I remain. 
Yours truly. 
Commissioner in charge of the 7rUit. Vegetable and Flower Depts 
All Vegetables and Flowers Entered will 
be Exhibited at the New York State Fair, 
Syracuse, September 12th to 17th, 1910. 
This great Fair, held in the City of Syracuse, 
on grounds that are permanent, is one of the 
biggest annual events of its kind, held in this 
country. In fact, it is becoming an international 
Exposition in scope and character 
The Duildings are exceedingly handsome and 
large, and are being added to yearly by State 
appropriations. 
Doesn’t it behoove you to win a Vick Prize — 
or to at least make a try for it ? Won’t it be 
worth your while to have Vegetables and blowers 
represented at this splendid show. 
On the next page you will find the Vegetable 
Premium List, and on page 44 the Aster List. 
